Tag: Energy
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Illinois Ranks As Worst Rogue Coal State
JEFF BIGGERS — With state coal production soaring against national trends, Illinois cemented its reputation as the worst rogue state for coal operations last Friday, when the rubber-stamping operations of …
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Video: Sandra Steingraber Shines a Spotlight on the Problems of Fracking
MOYERS & COMPANY — After serving 10 days of her 15-day sentence for trespassing during a protest against fracking, activist Sandra Steingraber was released from the Schuyler County jail last …
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Ohio Legislation Introduced to Ban Fracking Waste Injection Wells
FOOD & WATER WATCH — “Community groups have been working with state legislators on ways to address the problems associated with fracking injection wells, and we’re thrilled to see this legislation introduced …
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Dirty Banks Exposed for $20 Billion Investment in Dying Coal Industry
RAINFOREST ACTION NETWORK / SIERRA CLUB / BANKTRACK — “The acute environmental and financial risks of coal have already begun to materialize. For the health of our communities and the sake of our future energy supply, banks must …
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UN Climate Talks: Nations Negotiate Climate Change Deal
RESPONDING TO CLIMATE CHANGE — Talks to develop the framework of a global climate change deal—set to be agreed in 2015—started this week at the World Conference Center in Bonn, Germany …